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Difficulty: Very hardIdiomatic Word Choice

The standard model of particle physics has long been regarded to be the most robust framework for describing the fundamental forces of nature. Which of the following choices best replaces the underlined portion of the sentence?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. regarded asAnswer
  3. C
    regarded like
  4. D
    regarded to

Answer

regarded as
The correct answer is 'regarded as'. In standard written English, the verb 'regard' is idiomatically paired with 'as' to introduce a description or role. Other combinations like 'regarded to be' or 'regarded like' are nonstandard.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the underlined phrase 'regarded to be' and determine if it follows standard English idiomatic usage.
The phrase 'regarded to be' is identified as unidiomatic.
ACT English tests specific idiomatic pairings of verbs and prepositions.
2
Compare alternative prepositions and constructions for the verb 'regard'.
The idiom 'regard as' is recognized as the standard and correct pairing.
Although 'consider' is followed directly by the noun or adjective (without 'as'), 'regard' must be paired with 'as'.
3
Evaluate the choices to find the one that uses 'regarded as'.
The choice containing 'regarded as' is selected.
This is the only grammatically correct and idiomatic option.

Key Concept

Idiomatic Word Choice
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